Light The Candle Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, including social services, spiritual and cultural initiatives, medical research, and educational programs. It emphasizes assistance to women, children, and food education services, reflecting a commitment to community welfare and empowerment. The foundation actively funds organizations that address ecological issues and provide spiritual support, particularly within the Hindu community. Its philanthropic activities are primarily focused on enhancing social welfare and educational opportunities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized community nonprofits whose work aligns with the foundation's focus areas (spiritual/cultural organizations, social services for women and children, education, and food programs), typically seeking modest one-time grants under $15,000 and preferably with a local or referred connection.
Good Fit
- • Programmatic focus on spiritual/cultural community services, women or children’s social services, education, or food programs.
- • Located in or serving communities in the foundation’s home state (Florida) or having an existing relationship/referral into the foundation’s network.
- • Asking for a single-project grant or modest operating support in the foundation’s typical gift size range ($250–$15,000).
- • Introduced or nominated by a current or past grantee or a trusted intermediary.
Geography
Grants were paid across multiple states (five distinct states in the latest year), though the home state received a majority share (about 65% of 2024 dollars).
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows seven distinct recipients (and 7–9 recipients in prior years) with several different mission areas represented; this is a modest but diversified recipient set for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
Behaviorally the foundation funded multiple new recipients in recent years (e.g., all grantees were new in 2023 and five new in 2024), suggesting turnover, but the foundation explicitly notes that applicants are preselected, so an unfamiliar organization has a limited straightforward path in without a referral.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
